Systems and methods for providing price quotes for 3D objects are described herein. In one embodiment, costs related to generating a 3D object molded from a 3D printer mold may be based on various parameters. The process for generating a price quote may include uploading an initial file to a server and converting that file into a 3D CAD file. The method may also include selecting units, materials, a finish, and/or a quantity of objects to be made. Based on the selections, the server may generate a price quote to produce the one or more objects, and a checkout option may be provided allowing the user to purchase the one or more objects.
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2. The method of claim 1, wherein the parameter information is provided to the system in a file uploaded from the client device.
3. The method of claim 1, wherein the user defines the parameter information in response to a first GUI being presented.
4. The method of claim 1, wherein the second object data is provided in response to a request for information of the at least one 3D object received by the system in a second GUI from the client device and forwarded to the server.
6. The method of claim 1, wherein the device is a server in a network.
7. The method of claim 1, wherein the parameter information includes a customization by the user of the at least one 3D object.
9. The system of claim 8, wherein the parameter information is provided to the system in a file uploaded from the client device.
10. The system of claim 8, wherein the user defines the parameter information in response to a first GUI being presented.
11. The system of claim 8, wherein the second object data is provided to the client device in response to a request for information of the at least one 3D object received by the system in a second GUI from the client device and forwarded to the server.
13. The system of claim 8, wherein the client device is at least one of a portable media player, cellular telephone, pocket-sized personal computer, personal digital assistant, desktop computer, laptop computer, and/or tablet computer.
14. The system of claim 8, wherein the parameter information includes a customization by the user of the at least one 3D object.
16. The device of claim 15, wherein the parameter information is provided to the system in a file uploaded from the client device.
17. The device of claim 15, wherein the user defines the parameter information in response to the a GUI being presented.
18. The device of claim 15, wherein the second object data is provided in response to a request for information of the at least one 3D object received by the system in a second GUT from the client device and forwarded to the server.
20. The device of claim 15, wherein the parameter information includes a customization by the user of the at least one 3D object.
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July 16, 2019
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